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1978 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA

This 1978 Cessna A185F, registered as YV1742, presents a compelling utility aircraft with a 7,429.6-hour airframe paired with a freshly overhauled powerplant. The Continental IO-520-F engine has only 19.3 hours since its overhaul, and it is matched with a factory-new Hartzell two-blade propeller showing 20.8 hours. The aircraft is equipped for modern operations with a Garmin avionics suite including dual GNC 255 radios, a GMA 345 audio panel, a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B Out capability, and an EDM 900 engine monitor.

The aircraft's condition is supported by recent refurbishments, with the exterior having been painted in 2025 and the...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
YV1742
Serial #
18503641

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Cargo, Utility, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,429.6 hrs
Engine 1 Time
19.3 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
20.8 hrs (SOH)
Inspection Status
Last Flight: 11/27/2025 (1.6 hrs) 100-hour Inspection: Not applicable due to recent engine installation

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Radios

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

EMS/EIS

EDM 900

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Exterior Notes
Year Painted 2025

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-F
Propeller Model
Hartzell

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Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Dec 4, 2025

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